How to get from Florence to Basel
- 509 km as the crow flies
- 12 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Florence to Basel. The most useful door-to-door route takes 9h 10m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 509 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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509 km
Florence to Basel: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Florence → Baselbus
FlixBus·9h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Florence to Basel
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€63November 2026
€57Departures from Florence to Basel
FlixBus runs 12 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:00 and the last at 23:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 12 | 06:00 | 23:40 |
All departures
- 06:00
- 06:10
- 07:00
- 07:10
- 09:55
- 10:55
- 11:55
- 21:40
- 22:05
- 22:40
- 23:05
- 23:40
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 5
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Florence to Basel works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Florence to Basel, about 9h 10m. In total it's roughly €37 over 9h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Florence to Basel: common questions
How long does it take to get from Florence to Basel?
The most useful route takes about 9h 10m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Florence to Basel?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 06:00 and the last at 23:40, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Florence to Basel?
12 a day with FlixBus, between 06:00 and 23:40.
How far is Basel from Florence?
About 509 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Florence to Basel cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €37. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Florence to Basel?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Florence to Basel?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026